Sunday, 22 May 2011

Sorry to anyone who tried to find the kimono projects in Needlepointers magazine

A very caring and observant friend let me know she couldn't find the kimono projects in her Needlepointers magazines. I humbly apologise for mixing up the publications, it should have read Needlepoint Now. Below is the project from Needlepointers, American Needlepoint Guild.

This piece is called 'Variations on a Trellis' by John Waddell. A really good exercise in laid work and a real eye opener on how different threads can have a dramatic effect on a stitch.

Rainforest Crunch is nearly finished, so the photo is not far away. I will also post the colours that I used soon.

The postman arrived with another lovely parcel and here is the chart.

This one is a chart that was a teaching piece designed by Jim Wurth, who sadly is no longer teaching but is releasing many of his designs in kit form. I fell in love with this one when I first saw it and it became a 'Must do' project. Lots and lots of Jean Hilton stitches with the Jim Wurth twist. He is just sooooo talented. Looking forward to stitching this one.

2 comments:

Carol,I love your blog and so sorry to hear about your accident. It will heal in time. I too broke my shoulder, but in a biking accident. I have been admiring Rainforest Crunch so I was excited to see your modification to the color way and will be curious to see the thread guide. Tony Minieri has a piece called Stars for a New Millenium and have been stumped as to what color way to use - Rainforest Crunch came to mind. I'm been stitching for five years and have been doing decorative stitches on painted canvas. I did cross-stitch "And They Sinned" by Exemplar Dames and a rug by Elizabeth Bradley (four squares with victorian bell pull as border) so I do like counted work. I happened upon your blog via Jane at Chilly Hollow. One last thing for now - the Jim Wurth Gold and Silver piece is exceptional and Laura Perrin's Long Study. I found the Perrin piece the other day on the Spinster Stitcher's blog (She's very funny!). So, you have a new fan fellow Commonwealther. I'm from Canada, but live in New York City. Beth